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Auto Versioning for CSS & JavaScript Files ‑ PrestaShop Module

€46.80

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Instant cache‑busting for every theme asset. This lightweight module appends a time‑based version string to every CSS and JS file, forcing browsers to fetch the latest code after each edit—no manual cache clearing, no CCC performance penalty. 6 months of updates and technical support included.

Additional options

Installation and basic configuration of this module in one store, with a functional check. Access to the store is required. Custom development is excluded. Extend the included 6 months by another 6 months from the end of the included period. Covers this module and available updates; custom development and third-party issues are excluded.

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Why your storefront still shows outdated styles

Browser caching is great for speed—until you tweak a stylesheet or script and nobody sees the change. Clearing Smarty cache or flushing CCC every time is a hassle that hurts conversion and Core Web Vitals.

Works perfectly with Cloudflare & other CDNs

The timestamp is appended directly in the file URL (style.css?ver=20250723145830). Because Cloudflare (and any CDN that respects query-string variations) treats each version as a fresh asset, visitors always fetch the new file without a manual “Purge Everything.” No extra API calls or worker rules needed—cache hit-rates stay high while updates propagate instantly.

How Auto Versioning fixes it

Auto‑generates a unique version query (?ver=20250723145830) for every .css and .js file on the front‑office.
Version changes automatically whenever the file’s timestamp changes—instant after every SFTP upload or theme edit.
Compatible with Never recompile template files and works even when CCC (Combine, Compress & Cache) is disabled—which PageSpeed Insights actually prefers for small modular files.
Zero code edits: install, enable, done.
Adds no external calls, keeps TTFB low, supports multi‑store.

Benefits for merchants

Always‑fresh design – Customers see the latest styling without CTRL + F5.
Better PageSpeed grades – Avoid the big‑bundle penalty of CCC while keeping cache efficiency.
Happier developers – Forget manual cache purges; focus on building features.

Technical details

Module version: 1.1.1
Compatibility: PrestaShop 1.7.x, 8.x and 9.x
CSS and JavaScript versioning can be enabled independently from the module configuration.
Uses the local file modification timestamp and adds or replaces the ver= query parameter.
Works when PrestaShop is installed in the domain root or in a subfolder such as /shop/.
Remote and inline assets are skipped; existing query strings and URL fragments are preserved.
Uses PrestaShop class overrides for the CSS and JavaScript asset managers; no core files are edited.
Supports multi-store installations.

Support & updates

6 months of module updates and technical support are included at no extra cost.
Professional installation is available as an optional add-on.
A 12-month extended support & updates plan is available as an optional add-on.

What’s inside the ZIP

/sem_cssjsversion/ module folder
Configuration page with separate CSS and JavaScript versioning switches
PrestaShop 1.7 / 8 / 9 compatible asset-manager overrides
Upgrade routine and README with installation notes

Changelog
v1.1.1 – Fixed versioning on PrestaShop 8.1.x and later releases; improved subfolder-safe path resolution and refreshed installed overrides.
v1.1.0 – Added PrestaShop 1.7 / 8 / 9 asset-manager compatibility, subfolder support and safe query-string handling.
v1.0.0 – Initial release.